47. RJ Joseph Shows Me My Monsters Ain't Like Yours

49. Frank Reddy Raises the Ghost in the Grove

Today, I am joined by Frank Reddy [https://www.instagram.com/reddyfiction/] to talk about his new novel, Ghost in the Grove! We talk about when and how to present flashbacks, layers of character performance, belief, being a minimalist writer, discipline, avoiding tropes, and imposter syndrome. Ghost in the Grove is a lean and mean southern gothic which is right up my alley, and it was great talking to Frank about it! Ghost in the Grove [https://smpbooks.com/product/ghost-in-the-grove/] Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683693957]

48. John Collins Worships at Altars in Abandoned Houses

Today, I am joined by John Collins [https://www.instagram.com/j.p.collins/] to talk about his new collection, Altars in Abandoned Houses! We talk about abandoned places, mystery, grief, creating atmosphere, experiencing memory, shutting off your phone, and consistently writing. Altars in Abandoned Houses is a fantastic collection mired in grief and monsters, and the monsters grief creates. It was great talking to John about it! Altars in Abandoned Houses [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYVZ3PCD] The Rib from Which I Remake the World by Ed Kurtz [https://www.amazon.com/Rib-Which-Remake-World-ebook/dp/B08DS69G6S] Amityville Awakens by Robert Ottone [https://www.amazon.com/Amityville-Awakens-Robert-P-Ottone-ebook/dp/B0H6PFL5GN] Necrology by Meg Ripley [https://www.amazon.com/Necrology-Dirty-Book-Meg-Ripley-ebook/dp/B0CZLSGL9T/] Powder and Poison by Julia Jackson [https://www.amazon.com/Powder-Poison-Julia-Jackson-ebook/dp/B0FMDG6H3S] Six O'Clock House & Other Strange Tales by Rebecca Cuthbert [https://www.amazon.com/OClock-House-Other-Strange-Tales/dp/1965546056/] A Bright and Beautiful Eternal World by James Chambers [https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Beautiful-Eternal-World-ebook/dp/B0CPG1V1S3] Lost in the Dark by John Langan [https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Dark-Other-Excursions-Langan-ebook/dp/B0FH5ZJGLW] Black Brane by Michael Cisco [https://www.amazon.com/Black-Brane-Michael-Cisco-ebook/dp/B0FCXPJFZ6]

47. RJ Joseph Shows Me My Monsters Ain't Like Yours

Today, I am joined by the Stoker Award winning RJ Joseph [https://www.instagram.com/rjacksonjoseph/] to talk about her upcoming collection, My Monsters Ain’t Like Yours! We talk about dialing up violence in a story, finding a character’s voice, using family as theme, discovering wonder, reading to be a better writer, writing like everyone you know is dead, and navigating the mystery of social media. RJ is an incredible writer and was a wonderful guest! My Monsters Ain't Like Yours [https://thecrowshoppe.com/products/my-monsters-aint-like-yours] Progeny by Kenya Moss-Dyme [https://www.kenyamossdyme.com/product-page/progeny-books] Say Uncle by Ryan C Bradley [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963801105] Girl by Jamaica Kincaid [https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1978/06/26/girl]

46. Marissa Yarrow Takes Me to Island X

Today, I am joined by Marissa Yarrow [https://www.instagram.com/marissayarrowauthor/] to talk about her upcoming novel, Island X! We talk about social media, unveiling mystery, on both a macro and micro scale, the mindset behind a big tonal shift, writing the book you want, actually sitting down at the keyboard, writing with a typewriter, working through trauma in a story, and using House of Leaves as a comfort book. Island X was a blast and caught me completely off guard, and Marissa was a great guest! Island X [https://madaxemedia.square.site/product/island-x-by-marissa-yarrow-paperback-preorder-/3PVRGVNINTXGVOEUWL6TQ2OJ?cs=true&cst=custom] Followers by Christina Bergling [https://www.amazon.com/Followers-Christina-Bergling-ebook/dp/B09FTM2TZT/] Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies by Jennifer Anne Gordon [https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Wives-Lies-Novel-ebook/dp/B0GS3FCCZQ/] Lethal Dose [https://www.youtube.com/@lethaldosepodcast]

45. Timothy King Was Never Really Friends

Today, I am joined by Timothy King to talk about his new novel, We Were Never Really Friends. We talk about writing unlikeable characters, choreographing action scenes, heavily plotting a novel, writing on your phone, messed up search histories, the AI bubble, and imposter syndrome. Tim and I had recorded once before and gremlins ate the recording, so I’m very glad we got this one in the can. We Were Never Really Friends [https://www.amazon.com/We-Were-Never-Really-Friends-ebook/dp/B0GJ3HSSFS/] Devil of the Pines by James Kaine [https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Pines-American-Horrors-James-ebook/dp/B0DWV9H5VZ/] Gone to See the River Man by Kristopher Triana [https://www.amazon.com/Gone-See-River-Man-Book-ebook/dp/B0D2GTLVZC/]